Award

Risr Software

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Risr Software" project has been completed by Keele University, situated in Newcastle, England. This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with a CPV code of 48000000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the SUPC, SLRA Framework's Lot 4. The contract, valued at £217,119.59, was awarded to Academia Ltd. The tender period concluded on 18th July 2025, with the contract running from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The award status was published on 13th November 2025, marking the official completion of the tender phase.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those capable of engaging with university frameworks. Larger vendors like Academia Ltd. demonstrate the capacity required to handle contracts of this scale. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in supplying sector-specific solutions could leverage such opportunities to collaborate with academic institutions, enhancing their market footprint and expanding service offerings in similar industry categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Risr Software

Notice Description

Risr Software requirements for Keele University via the SUPC , SLRA Framework . Lot 4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cc32256-f186-4d10-80a0-687407d73ba6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7853469-4407-4e36-a759-ebd22261c431
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£217,119 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£217,119 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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